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maths & science
career guide
(grade 11 & 12)
Sasol bursary & learnership
opportunities
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about
Sasol
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about Sasol and it’s opportunities
Be a part of excellence. Be part of vast and 37 countries. We develop and commercialise
exciting possibilities. Be a part of shaping the technologies, and build and operate world-scale
future with Sasol. This is your invitation to do facilities to produce a range of product streams,
just that - change the world we live in. including liquid fuels, high-value chemicals and
low-carbon electricity.
Sasol is passionate about education and about While remaining committed to our home-base
developing exceptional young talent. This of South Africa, Sasol is expanding internationally
booklet will provide you with a springboard into based on a unique value proposition. Being an
the future, by giving you tips and guidelines employer of choice is our priority. We strive to
around personal branding, career prospects, offer competitive remuneration, create safe and
coping with stress and transition and of course, rewarding workplaces, promote positive corporate
exciting opportunities available through Sasol. values, and we value the strength in the diversity of
our people.
Here’s to the power of you and Sasol… the
future does not get brighter than that. Our logo signifies who we are: a multi-faceted
company with a stable core that is a force greater
Committed to excellence in all we do, Sasol is than the sum of its parts. Ultimately, it’s the
an international integrated energy and chemical chemistry and blend of distinct characteristics that
company that leverages the talent and expertise define our loyalty, tenacity and vision.
of our more than 35 000 people working in
As an employer, Sasol offers
• Challenging career opportunities
• Career exposure to different facets of the organisation
• Loyalty and commitment amongst employees
• Depth of knowledge and experience to support development
• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Performance-based incentives recognising individual and team excellence
Science career opportunities at Sasol
Sasol offers opportunities for learning and development through various programmes. Our entry level
programmes include the Sasol Bursary Scheme and the Sasol Learnership Programme.
By joining Sasol, you become part of an organisation that is committed to the training and development
of motivated and talented individuals to drive success.
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Sasol
bursaries
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Sasol bursaries
The Sasol bursary scheme (South Africa only) offers an all-inclusive bursary package for full-time
university studies in engineering, science and commerce disciplines. Upon successful completion
of the study period, students could have an opportunity to be employed within the Sasol Group
through our Graduate Development Programme.
Entry requirements for bursaries
B.Eng Chemical; Electrical; Electronic; Industrial; Civil; Mining;
Computer; Mechanical If you are already
Required subjects & Curriculum mark: studying towards the
• Maths @ level 7 • Science @ level 6 • English @ level 5 degree course (BCom or
BSc or B.Eng) for which
BSc Chemistry (Masters compulsory); Geology (Honours
you are applying for a
compulsory); Metallurgy (Honours compulsory)
Required subjects & Curriculum mark:
bursary, you must have
• Maths @ level 7 • Science @ level 6 • English @ level 5 passed all courses for
which you have registered
BCom Accounting (CA route) at the University for the
Required subjects & Curriculum mark: study period up to now.
• Maths @ level 5 • English @ level 5
Being a Sasol bursary holder means that you can focus on your studies as Sasol will take care of your
tuition fees, allowance for books, pocket money, accommodation and meal allowances, vacation work
(with a paid salary), merit money, registration fees and examination fees. You will also receive a once off
PC allowance.
Tip: Apply for a Sasol bursary and shape tomorrow, together. Apply online www.sasolbursaries.com
or call 086 010 6235. Applications for bursaries open 1 January and close 31 March each year.
“Sasol is a diverse company producing a lot of products, because of this an engineer gets exposure in
different fields, such as manufacturing, quality assurance, maintenance, design, etc. whereas in other
companies you only get exposure in one field.” Kenneth Moretsele (Mechanical Engineer, Sasol Limited)
“To be honest, the Sasol Bursary Scheme, in my experience, was one of the best bursary schemes from the
people that studied with me. The campus visits were critical to my development and were very helpful during
my master’s years. There was never a time that I didn’t feel supported.”
Kwame Boachie-Yiadom (Mechanical Maintenance Section Engineer, Sasol Wax SA)
“Sasol is a chemical engineer’s playground with exposure to diverse technologies used in industry.”
Nivashnee Gengan (Process Engineer, Sasol Limited)
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Sasol
learnerships
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Sasol learnerships
If you are ready to divide and conquer in the following fields: chemical plant operations,
as part of our exciting team, a Sasol instrumentation and control, electrical operations,
Learnership opportunity is ready to fitting, turning, boiler making, welding and rigging.
change your life! Open the door to
exciting and challenging careers, countless Once the training program has been completed,
opportunities, pushing boundaries and the participating learners are in most cases
challenging the status quo. appointed by Sasol full time.
Learnership holders will receive a monthly
allowance as well as manuals, workbooks and
By joining Sasol’s Learnership programme, you will professional protective equipment.
be trained in the core skills and safety standards
associated with the maintenance and operation Entry requirements for learnerships
of our plants. The Learnership programme is • Grade 12 with Pure Maths HG/SG
a structured contractual intervention which • Grade 12 Physical Science HG/SG
encourages job creation and promotes talent • Grade 12 English, passed OR an N3
development. We offer on-the-job learning Certificate with Maths, Engineering Science,
supported by structured or institutional learning Business English and any 2 subjects passed
Tip: Apply for a Sasol learnership and shape tomorrow, together. For more information, call
086 010 6235, visit www.sasolbursaries.com or email learnership@sasol.com. To apply for a
learnership via sms: Send the keyword ‘LEARNER’ to ‘33162’
“The Sasol team is supportive and the diverse culture is interesting and dynamic. The Sasol team is
motivating and encourages career and personal growth; you do not remain stagnant but develop holistically.
You learn not only about your own plant but other plants as well. You see other professions and understand
the whole process. I feel very proud seeing Sasol products and knowing how they were made”.
Charldon Van Rooyen (Process Controller, Chemical Operations)
“It was challenging to be a female in this industry but it is getting better as time goes on because of the
increasing numbers. Female capability tends to be questioned more than males but if you know your job
then you will earn the older generation’s respect”. Nerusha Moodley (Grade 1 Artisan, Sasol Gas)
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discover
the
differences
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discover the differences between
high school and the tertiary world
Accommodation: In high school, you live with Applications: High school is compulsory and your
parents and/or caregivers or in school boarding parents and/or caregivers apply for your admission.
facilities. In the tertiary world, you have the In the tertiary world, you choose to further your
option to continue living at home with your studies voluntarily. You will need to comply with
parents and/or caregivers but alternative all admission requirements before you are
accommodation options include residences and accepted and no late applications will be accepted.
student accommodation. Even if you meet the minimum requirements in the
faculty of your choice, there is no guarantee that
Admissions: In high school, there are no specific you will be accepted. There are restrictions to the
admissions requirements except that you often number of students that are accepted, so an early
need to live in the ‘feeding area’ of the high application is always the best option.
school you attend. In the tertiary world, you
need to comply to apply! This means obtaining Documents: In high school, you will need your
a university exemption at the end Grade 12 with South African Identity book to write your Grade 12
the appropriate combination of NSC subjects, examinations. In the tertiary world, you will need
with the correct levels achieved as stipulated the following documents to apply for admissions;
in the regulations and syllabi of the faculty you final Grade 11 and Grade 12 statement of results,
have applied to. You will also need to achieve the conditional Grade 12 exemption certificate and
required APS (Admission Point Score) as stipulated your certified South African Identity book.
in the regulations and syllabi of the faculty you
have applied to. The university may also require
you to write a National Benchmark and Language
proficiency test depending on the tertiary
institution and faculty you apply to.
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Fees: In high school, fees can often be negotiated Diversity: In high school, learners in your class are
or waivered. In the tertiary world, fees are much more or less the same age, mostly from the same
higher and exclude text books, clothes, transport, communities. In the tertiary world, students come
extra tutorials and sporting activities. Tertiary fees from various geographic locations, cultural and
must be paid in full before you will receive your Socio-Economic backgrounds.
end of year results. You will be required to pay a
non-refundable deposit and registration fee before Faculties and departments: In high school, you do
you start with your studies. Your parents and/or not have faculties only subject offerings within
caregivers will need to sign surety. each Grade. In the tertiary world, there are various
faculties E.G Faculty of Engineering. Faculties
Assessments and assignments: In high school, are then divided into smaller departments E.G
your teachers mark your work regularly, provide Chemical Engineering department.
you with feedback and check that you are up to
date. In the tertiary world, your lecture notes Pass marks: In high school, a pass mark for most
are not marked, only your assignments and subjects is 30% (Level 2). To receive a university
examinations are. It is your responsibility as a exemption you will need to pass at least 4
student to keep up to date. If you miss a lecture, as designated subjects with at least 50% (Level 4). In
these are not compulsory, you will need to catch the tertiary world, you will need at least 50% to
up on what you missed. It is important that you pass each of your subjects per semester.
are computer literate at tertiary level as majority
of assignments are completed electronically (with
specific formatting).
Attendance: In high school, a strict register is kept
and parents and/or caregivers are informed if you
are not at school. In the tertiary world, lectures are
not compulsory but this is closely monitored by
your lecturers. Some lecturers will give you credit
for being in class and you will need to attend at
least 80% of your tutorials to gain admittance
into your examinations.
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how to
cope with
change
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and stress in the tertiary world
It is a given that you will go through difficult times in the tertiary world. Most first year students will
struggle to cope with the demands of work and study, making friends, building relationships, budgeting
your money and spending a lot of time away from home. Sadly some students seek help and comfort in
dangerous ways such as excessive comfort eating, drinking, smoking and the use of illegal drugs, which
only lead to a vicious downward spiral. Instead, try applying the following strategies below to cope with
change and stress in the tertiary world.
1. The elephant wisdom - eat the elephant one 3. The baboon wisdom - everybody needs
bite at a time: Sometimes our problems look somebody: Everyone feels alone, stressed and
so big that we don’t know where to start. miserable at some point in their lives. You
Simplify your life and take it one step at a must remember that it is impossible to cope
time. Don’t try to eat the whole elephant. alone. Communicate your feelings and speak
Start with the elephant’s trunk and focus to friends, family, a doctor or member of
only on that. Rank your problems in order your community. ‘A problem shared is a
of importance. problem halved’. Services available at tertiary
level include; an orientation programme,
2. The vulture wisdom - do you have a vulture or resource centres, counselling and career
a sunbird attitude? Your attitude forms part of development centres, mentors and tutors and
your personal brand. If you have a vulture much more.
attitude and present a miserable, critical,
sarcastic or a ‘give up’ attitude, life will be 4. The monkey wisdom - even monkeys fall out
hard and possibly lonely for you. Develop a of trees: There is not one single person in
sunbird attitude by focusing on what you do this world that has never made a mistake. In
have and not what you don’t have. fact, mistakes are important as we learn
Choose your words carefully and watch your valuable lessons from them. It is healthy to
body language. make mistakes but it is unhealthy to make the
same mistake over and over again. Rather than
collapse and give up if you fail, try to think
about why you have failed? Unravel the
problem and see what the biggest barriers to
this were and tackle that particular problem.
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types
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and your ultimate career choice
Personal branding
This is the manner in which you ‘market’ yourself to the world. Your personal brand is the ideas and
associations that other people perceive of you and the labels that people attach to you. Your personal
brand should reflect just about every aspect of your being, including the way you communicate, conduct
yourself and dress.
Developing a strong personal brand depends on how you feel about yourself. Successful personal brands
‘sell’ positive and confident ideas, so you will need to ‘sell’ yourself by maximizing your strengths and
minimizing your weaknesses. Your personal brand should complement the career choice or qualification
you decide to pursue
Important to note: Think of how you would brand yourself if you were applying for a bursary or
learnership with Sasol? Sasol’s values include safety, integrity, accountability and excellence.
Does your personal branding statement fit in with these? Are you a people orientated individual
with these key values?
In developing your own personal brand, you will need to:
• Discover your authentic self (who you are in your heart and soul?) e.g. I am a strategist and doer.
I develop and plan projects from start to finish, not thinking or talking about an idea but rather doing
it. Other authentic words you can use to describe yourself include; innovator, realist, networker,
thinker etc.
• Discover your purpose on earth (why was I born?) e.g. I was born to teach and train people, inspiring
and motivating them. Choose only one purpose in life and focus on that.
• Discover your work values (what is important in my working life?) e.g. In my working life I value
integrity and honesty and providing service delivery to others. Other work values include; security,
creativity, loyalty, power etc
Personality types
Personalities cannot be described as good or bad or right or wrong, only as different. However there are
some personality types that suit some career fields better than others. Imagine if you hate making quick
decisions and you become a paramedic where people’s lives will depend on quick thinking. It is important
to choose a career that suits your personality or you could end up in a job that you hate.
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which personality type you think you relate to the best and see the complimenting career fields
that suit this personality type:
Thinkers: Are people who literally like to think. Doers: Are people who get things done. They
They love problem solving and prefer being value hard work and are practical people who
by themselves. Thinkers can be quiet and can love to organise and make lists to work on.
sometimes be described as ‘loners’. Thinkers Doers are energetic and often busy. They are
work hard but creatively and are not overly leaders and are neat and tidy and manage
emotional. Complementing career fields include; time well. Complementing career fields include;
Aviation or Airways, Financial Business (Sasol Administration and Clerical or Call Centres,
bursary available), Information Technology and Agricultural and Farming, Manufacturing,
Systems, Engineering or Engineering Support (Sasol Automotive or Automotive Support, Hotels or
bursary available), Geography and Geology, Law Hospitality or Events, Environment or Conservation
or Legal Support, Dentistry or Dental Support, or Waste and Recycling, Education and Training
Medical Practitioners, Biological Sciences and or Educare, Commercial Business (Sasol bursary
Research, Animals, Birds and Insects, Environment available), Plants or Landscaping and Gardening,
or Conservation or Waste and Recycling, Marine Defence Force, Beauty and Cosmetology, Artisans,
or Water and Sea, Architecture or Draughting and Building and Construction or Building Support,
Technical Drawing, Optometry or Optometric Human Resources, Travel and Tourism, Clothing and
Support, Software and Networks, Geology (Sasol Fashion, Computer Hardware and Operations and
bursary available), Mining or Mining Support Safety and Security.
(Sasol bursary available), Artisans and Building and
Construction or Building Support. Givers: Are people who love helping and making
a difference. They enjoy being with people and
Creators: Are imaginative and are often artistic making them happy. They are often emotional
people. They will work well in groups but value and over protective of friends and family and
privacy. Creators hate routine and schedules, can be sentimental. Complementing career fields
often described as different in their dress code, include; Human Resources. Commercial Business
thoughts and beliefs. Creators are sensitive (Sasol bursary available), Education and Training or
and share their feelings openly. Complementing Educare, Hotels or Hospitality or Events, Medical
career fields include; Fine Arts and Design, Support, Medical Health Care, Counselling and
Building and Construction or Building Support, Behavioural Support, Optometry or Optometric
Marketing and Sales, Architecture or Draughting Support, Sport and Fitness, Dentistry or Dental
and Technical Drawing, Engineering or Engineering Support, Defence Force, Administration and Clerical
Support (Sasol bursary available), Film and TV, or Call Centres, Marketing and Sales, Languages or
Jewellery, Manufacturing, Medical Support, Music Journalism, Government or Public Service, Travel
or Entertainment, Printing or Media, Religion, and Tourism, Beauty and Cosmetology and History
Plants or Landscaping and Gardening, Education and Culture.
and Training or Educare, Woodwork and Furniture,
Medical Practioners, Multimedia and Design and
Aviation or Airways.
At Sasol we believe anything is possible, and that together, we can shape tomorrow.
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available
17841_14 Bursary and learnership book FA v2.indd 17 2014/01/23 1:29 PMselected mathematics
and science related jobs available within SA
“Choose a job that you love and you will never have to work a day in your life- Confucius”
Aeronautical Aeronautical
Agricultural Biomedical
Aeronautical engineer engineering engineering Biomedical engineer
engineer technologist
technician technologist
Chemical
Chemical Civil engineering
engineering Civil engineer Clinical engineer Coal technologist
engineer technician
technologist
Electrical Industrial
Electrical engineer engineering Electronics engineer Hydrological engineer Industrial engineer engineering
technologist technologist
Metallurgical
Instrument Mechanical engineer-
Materials engineer Mechanical engineer Metallurgical engineer engineering
engineer ing technologist
technologist
Nuclear power Petroleum Refrigeration
Mining engineer Network engineer Road safety engineer
engineer engineer design engineer
Telecommunications Telecommunications Topographical engi-
Solar power engineer Architect Interior architect
engineer technologist neering surveyor
Model builder Town and regional
Boiler maker Building surveyor Land surveyor Paint technologist
(architecture) planner
Extraction Automotive
Quantity surveyor Plastic technologist Plastics maker Diesel mechanic
metallurgist electrician
Coal technologist Explosives expert Geologist Geochemist Mineralogist Mine manager
Petrol geological
Mining surveyor Mining engineer Palaeontologist Orthopaedic surgeon Osteopath
technologist
Rheumatologist Brain surgeon Neurologist Neurophysiologist Oncologist Oncology nurse
Gastroenterologist Herpetologist Doctor Internist Paediatrician Pharmacist
Podiatrist Surgeon Ent specialist Psychiatrist Anaesthetist Cardiologist
Medical physicist Nephrologist Perfusionist Pulmonologist Thoracic surgeon Medical prosthetist
Embryologist Gynaecologist Urologist Dermatologist Plastic surgeon Chiropractor
Ocularist Optical dispenser Optical technician Optometrist Ophthalmologist Dental technician
Dentist Orthodontist Paediatric dentist Periodontist Prosthodontist Angiographer
Cardiopulmonary
Clinical technologist Dialysis technician Dietetic technician Echo cardiographer Eeg technician
technologist
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Analytical chemist Astronomer Atmospheric scientist Biological technician
technologist technologist
Chemical laboratory Environmental Environmental
Chemical analyst Chemist Cyto technologist
technician chemist ecologist
Environmental Food science
Forensic pathologist Geochemist Geomagnetist Geophysicist
scientist technician
Immuno haema- Laboratory quality
Geoscientist Histologist Hydrologist Geneticist
tologist manager
Medical laboratory Medical laboratory
Material scientist Medical scientist Meteorologist Oceanographer
technician technologist
Pheresis specialist Phlebotomist Physicist Physical chemist Physiologist Organic chemist
Occupational
Seismologist Stratigrapher Volcanologist Dietician Neuro psychologist
therapist
Speech therapist an Child clinical
Physiotherapist Radiographer Child psychologist Clinical psychologist
audiologist psychologist
Community Developmental Educational
Genetic counsellor Grief counsellor Psychometrist
psychologist psychologist psychologist
Sexual abuse coun-
Psychotherapist School psychologist Social psychologist Social worker Social auxiliary worker
sellor
Computer hardware Agricultural metal
Trauma counsellor Systems engineer Software engineer Auditor
designer worker
Animal and wildlife
Agricultural researcher Agronomist Soil scientist Animal food scientist Animal scientist
scientist
Entomologist Herpetologist Mammalogist Microbiologist Ornithologist Primatologist
Veterinary
Stud manager Taxidermist Veterinarian Veterinary anatomist Veterinary nurse
microbiologist
Veterinary Environmental Environmental Hazardous waste
Veterinary surgeon Zoologist
technologist engineer technologist manager
Radiation protection
Toxicologist Botanist Bryologist Forester Mycologist
specialist
Timber technologist Weed scientist Wine maker Wood scientist Aqua culturist Aquatic scientist
Geo hydrological
Coastal geologist Hydrologist Ichthyologist Marine biologist Marine architect
technician
Waste care Oceanographic Meteoroligal
Oceanographer Seismologist Soil scientist
technologist technician technician
Aircraft instrument Aircraft maintenance Aircraft radar and
Speleologist Volcanologist Agricultural pilot
technician mechanic radio technician
Avionics mechanical Air defence military
Aviation mechanic Navigator Pilot Air traffic controller
technician corps
Telecommunications Military intelligence Nature Technical service
Armoured corps Engineering corps
and operation officer officer conservationist corps
Forensic laboratory
Ballistics expert Forensic analyst General investigator Leather chemist Na
assistant
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